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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY

DTA'S HALOWEEN DIWALI GET TOGETHER

DTA's 15th ANNUAL YOUTH FESTIVAL

DTA puts together a successful 15th annual youth festival with many programs enjoyed by a packed auditorium. At times, there were standing room only for those who joined late. The festival was attended by many dignitaries who congratulated the hard work of DTA youths through out the year. This year's youth festival was entirely organized by the youths and delivered by the youths. Congratulations to all who were involved and sincere thanks to our active sponsors.

DTA INVITES YOU TO OUR 15TH ANNUAL BBQ & PICNIC

Durham Tamil Association invites you and your family to a united Tamils of Durham BBQ and Sports Meet. Please mark your calendar on Sunday June 26th in Town of Ajax’s Greenwood Conservation Area Park. We have various games for kids, youths, and adults along with delicious food. It is a great way to spend a fun filled day with your family and friends. For more information call us at 905-428-7007.

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Durham Tamil Association launches New Horizons For Seniors Program.

Seniors receiving certificate on their successful completion of the Seniors Computer Literacy program offered by DTA. Certificates were handed out by Pickering - Uxbridge MP Jennifer O'Connell.

​In its 16th year of serving Durham communities, DTA is proud to announce a collaborative effort by by United Tamils of Durham offering Free Computer Classes for Seniors and several free activities every Sunday from 9.30AM to 12.30PM at La Roya Banquet Hall in Ajax. For details and to register please call 905.428.7007 or visit www.durhamtamils.com.

This free program is made possible by our tireless volunteers and funding from our Federal Government's New Horizon For Seniors Program. We would like to thank our Honourable Parliamentarians from Durham: former MP. & Minister Chris Alexander and our Current MP. Mark Holland, MP.Jennifer O'Connel, MP.Celina Ceasar-Chavannes MP. Colin Carrie, MP.Erin O'Toole for their on going support to DTA.

​Durham Tami Association attended the Tamil New Years Celebration hosted by MP Mark Holland at Ajax PIllayar Temple on Saturday April 16th. Special Pooja and Abhishake rituals were conducted by the Pundit at the temple sponsored by MP Mark Holland. The event to was represented by members of Durham Tamil Association and Tamil Cultural and Academic Society of Durham. Lunch was provided to all who attended. MP Mark Holland presented a special certificate to the Temple recognizing the special day for Tamils around the world who were celebrating Tamil New Years.

It was a proud moment for Durham Tamil Association to take part in the 25th Anniversary Celebration of Devi Mandir in Pickering, following their invite. Ontario Premier Hon.Kathleen Wynne was the esteemed chief guest for the event. Many dignitaries including Chief of Durham Region Roger Anderson, Minister Tracy MacCharles, MPP Joe Dickson, MPP Bal Balkissoon, Mayor Dave Ryan, Mayor Pat Perkins, Deputy Councillor Doug Dickerson, Councillor of Whitby Lorne Coe, Councillor Peter Rodrigues, Councillor David Pickles and Mary who represented MP Corneliu Chisu were in attendance. Durham Tamil Association was invited to present a introduction as a pioneer community group of Durham and to present a classical Bharathanatyam. Ms.Mathumitha Baskaran who is the student of Mrs. Shiyama Thayaalan gave a stunning Bharathanatyam performance, which was appreciated by Ontario Premier Hon.Kathleen Wynne and many others.